It’s fitting given her name – “water” is where Summit County Commissioner Nina Waters finds inspiration – literally and professionally. After moving to Summit County in 2014 for an acting gig with Theatre SilCo, Nina tested her mettle as a raft guide. She loves rafting, calling it her “north star.” On the river, she can disconnect from the world and simultaneously reconnect with herself. This relationship with water led her to learn more about water in the West: the snowpack that acts as our winter reservoir, the cycle from snowmelt to raging rapids, and the impacts climate change has on local and regional river systems.  

When the opportunity arose, Nina jumped at the chance to become a County Commissioner. “I know how influential Commissioners are in conversations about water in Colorado,” she says. “I want to make sure we have not only a good quantity of water, but also good quality water.” 

Como funcionaria electa, Nina quiere demostrar a los demás que ellos también tienen el poder de proteger el medio ambiente. Para ella, el antídoto contra la apatía es involucrarse con la comunidad. Nina cree HC3’s programs Permitir que todos en la comunidad se sientan capacitados para generar cambios positivos.   

“We are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Preserving that is important to me.” 

HC3’s programs empower positive change in our community – and your contribution helps make that happen.